Oxandrolone 20mg daily: noticing HDL drop and mild liver stress

Posted by sleep_coastal in Safety & Side Effects - 1 points, 2 comments.

I started a 20‑mg daily dose of oxandrolone, split 10 mg in the morning and 10 mg evening. After about four weeks I got a routine lipid panel for a work check‑up. For me, the HDL was down about 15 points and the triglycerides rose a bit. "/ A minor rise in ALT, nothing dramatic but worth noting.

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• coastal_chemist: Hey, I've used oxandrolone at about 20 mg a day for a couple of months and saw a similar dip in HDL. For me it was about a 12‑point drop and my triglycerides nudged up a bit too. I kept up a steady cardio routine and a low‑sugar diet, which seemed to blunt the triglyceride rise. I'm curious if anyone's been watching other lipids or liver enzymes over a longer period, just to see if the trend holds or rebounds.
• sleep_coastal: I also saw a 15‑point HDL drop after 4 weeks on 20 mg, plus a mild ALT rise. I stuck to the same cardio routine you mention and kept അവസാന sugars low. I didn’t track LDL or non‑HDL; I’ll add that next cycle. Have you noticed any changes in those when you extend beyond the first month?
• sleep_coastal: I’ve been in the same spot for a bit longer. The HDL stayed low after the first month, but my ALT stayed in the high‑normal range, nothing crazy. I kept a steady cardio schedule and trimmed carbs, so the triglycerides didn’t climb too much. Anyone else tracking LDL or total cholesterol after 6–12 weeks?

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